Common Compensation claim questions

Compensation is a financial award that is paid out to people who have suffered after an accident caused through no fault of their own that has left them with server personal injury that has impacted on the way in which they live their life.

Many people are often wary about claiming for compensation after an accident that wasn’t their fault and this is mainly due to the fact that many people are often un-informed about what a compensation claim actually involves.

Below are a few examples of some of the common questions that are frequently asked about the process of putting in a compensation claim:

Is it worth claiming for compensation?
The answer to this question can only really be given based on why you are claiming for compensation, many people don’t have a choice. If you are injured in a personal injury accident and are left unable to work or if your recovery requires expensive medical costs and treatment or if adjustments are going to have to be made to your home to cope with your needs then you will need the extra help that can be brought to you financially from putting in a compensation claim. The aim of compensation is to put you back in a position, financially, as if the accident had never occurred. You should keep receipts and invoices for any expenses associated with your accident, e.g. for prescriptions and the cost of travelling to hospital. If however you are just hoping for a bit of extra spending money and your injuries aren’t really having a major impact on your life then claiming for compensation could be more trouble than it is worth as your case will likely be unsuccessful.

How much compensation will I receive?
If your compensation claim is successful then the amount of compensation that you will receive will depend on aspects such as the seriousness of your injuries and what financial losses you have occurred since the accident. You will be awarded compensation based on your pain, suffering and inability to do tasks that you were more than capable of before your injury took place.

If I lose my compensation claim will I have to pay the other party’s solicitor fees?
No, win or lose you will have nothing to pay. Claiming compensation via a no win no fee claim is a completely cost free and risk free service.

It should also be noted that not all compensation claims are made based on the personal injury that you have suffered. You can also put in a compensation claim if:

• your holiday did not live up to what was promised by your tour operator
• you were mis-sold an insurance or pension policy
• Your landlord failed to carry out a repair to your home.

If you would like more information about making a compensation claim then get in touch with Accident Consultant today. Call us today on 08081 68 69 70 or fill in our online claim form.